Crystal Palace and Everton agree Brennan Johnson-Dwight McNeil swap deal
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Crystal Palace and Everton have agreed a swap deal sending Brennan Johnson to Everton and Dwight McNeil to Crystal Palace.
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Crystal Palace and Everton have agreed a straight swap for Brennan Johnson and Dwight McNeil – six months after McNeil’s partner accused Palace of “messing with the winger’s mental health” after pulling out of a deal.
McNeil and Johnson, who became Palace’s record signing when he joined in January from Tottenham for £35m , only to be surpassed by the arrival of Jørgen Strand Larsen from Wolves for an initial £43m a few weeks later, are understood to have both agreed four year contracts with the option of a further 12 months. Both are expected to have medicals on Monday.
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What happened
Crystal Palace and Everton have reached an agreement on a rare Premier League swap deal, with Brennan Johnson moving to Everton and Dwight McNeil heading in the opposite direction to Crystal Palace. The exchange, reported on August 10, 2026, allows both clubs to reinforce their wide attacking options without a straight cash transaction, offsetting valuations. Both players are expected to undergo medicals in the coming days ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Chance analysis
Player-for-player swaps are uncommon in modern football, making this a structurally interesting deal. Crystal Palace gain McNeil's creativity and crossing from wide areas, while Everton acquire Johnson's pace and direct goal threat. Both players were reportedly seeking fresh starts, and the swap simplifies negotiations by balancing transfer valuations. The deal could affect both clubs' attacking depth and tactical shape early in the 2026-27 Premier League campaign.
Both clubs reinforce wide attacking options via a balanced swap; expect gradual tactical integration rather than immediate upheaval.
Update Crystal Palace and Everton wide-attacker pools: McNeil (CP) adds creativity/crossing, Johnson (EVE) adds pace and direct goal threat.